Braceys Master Charm Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Effectively a 0-135 mares' handicap she took in course record time at Kempton over Christmas (good); can throw in the odd poor effort and there's something to take on trust after she stopped early on latest start (made a noise) but she's in the mix if all is well with her.

Sole 3m success was gained off tonight's mark in autumn 2022 (good); just one further win since (2m5f) and mixed signals this term as to her present optimum trip, but unarguably weighted to strike again.

Has only won a Worcester novice and failed in six handicaps off lower marks, though was runner-up in four of those; clearly has nothing up her sleeve mark-wise but should still run well.

Her worst performance in Irish points had been recorded on soft, so perhaps February's Plumpton failure on similar ground ought not to have surprised; nicely progressive in staying handicaps otherwise with wins at Taunton and Ascot, though the 7lb rise since the latter asks a stiff question.

Just one win in 24, and Ffos Las near-miss on second outing for current handler likely owed something to the drop to 0-105 company (3m, heavy); limitations exposed again since and this is tougher still.